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which is correct?
1a)More than one is up for sale.
1b)More than one are up for sale.

2a)There was more than one left.
2b)There were more than one left.

3a)More than one has been taken off.
3b)More than one have been taken off.

4a)More than one match was being aired.
4b)More than one match were being aired.
4c)More than one matches were being aired.

5a)He together with his friends is coming.
5b)He together with his friends are coming.
  

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These are most natural: 1a) More than one is up for sale. 2a) There was more than one left. 3a) More than one has been taken off.

— Mr Wordy

  • These are most natural: 1a) More than one is up for sale.
  • 2a) There was more than one left.
  • 3a) More than one has been taken off.
  • 4a) More than one match was being aired.
  • In question 5, "He together with his friends" is not terribly natural in itself.
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These are most natural:

1a) More than one is up for sale.
2a) There was more than one left.
3a) More than one has been taken off.
4a) More than one match was being aired.

In question 5, "He together with his friends" is not terribly natural in itself. If you must use this wording, some commas might help: "He, together with his friends, is
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